Sri R Shankar v. State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
KIAD Act 1966 / KIADB Act preliminary notification challenged before final notification; Sections 3(1) and 28(1) notifications dated 10.09.2024; Government circulars 03.03.2007 and 08.03.2013; reliance on W.A.No.39/2024 (decided 11.03.2024) and HMT Ltd v Mudappa (2007) 9 SCC 768 para 21; writ appeals disposed of with no interference in Single Judge's dismissal; KIADB directed to serve Section 28(2) notices and consider objections expeditiously before final notification; liberty to file objections incl. on circulars; Karnataka HC Division Bench (D K Singh & S Rachaiah JJ.), 21 January 2026; Malur Taluk, Kolar; GPA holder Logiy Landmark Private Limited; writ appeal under Section 4 Karnataka High Court Act.
What did the court decide?
Both writ appeals disposed of without setting aside the learned Single Judge's dismissal; directions issued that KIADB shall notify the petitioners under Section 28(2) KIADB Act and consider their objections expeditiously in accordance with law before any final notification, and liberty given to the petitioners to raise all objections, including those based on the circulars dated 03.03.2007 and 08.03.2013.